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SUMMARY:Impact-First Investing: Matching Capital to Purpose
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, September 14\, 2026\, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid event\, in partnership with The Social Finance Institute and the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at Chicago Booth\, on impact-first investing. \n\n\n\nImpact-first investments seek the highest possible social impact\, while aiming to preserve capital and deliver a modest financial return. Speakers will discuss the considerations involved when matching the means of investment to a particular challenge. The program will also feature a demonstration of a new tool to measure the potential impact and financial implications of incorporating impact-first investments into charitable giving strategies. \n\n\n\nThe event will be of interest to investors\, academics\, and leaders in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public.  \n\n\n\nMedia\n\n\n\nThis event will be open to the media. All remarks are on the record\, with the recording to be made available afterwards. Media who wish to attend must register by contacting Ellen Simon at  Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.  \n\n\n\nThe contents on this page-including third-party resources\, hyperlinks and documents-are provided for informational purposes only and do not necessarily represent the views of the New York Fed or the Federal Reserve System. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid event. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/impact-first-investing-matching-capital-purpose/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of New York\, 33 Liberty Street\, New York\, NY\, 10045\, United States
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SUMMARY:Building an Inclusive Workforce Through AI Innovation
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York\, in partnership with INCO\, will host an in-person event on artificial intelligence (AI) skills and the labor market. The event will focus on new strategies needed for training and retaining workers as AI reshapes the labor market. The event will be of interest to policymakers\, educators\, and leaders in business and workforce development. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public.  \n\n\n\nMedia\n\n\n\nThis event is open to the media. All remarks are on the record\, with the recording to be made available afterwards. Media who wish to attend must register by contacting Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org. \n\n\n\nThe contents on this page-including third-party resources\, hyperlinks and documents-are provided for informational purposes only and do not necessarily represent the views of the New York Fed or the Federal Reserve System. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/building-inclusive-workforce-through-ai-innovation/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of New York\, 33 Liberty Street\, New York\, NY\, 10045\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Investing in Rural America Conference
DESCRIPTION:Rural America is defined not by a single story\, but by resilience\, innovation and deep-rooted community assets. This year’s Investing in Rural America Conference\, themed  “The Strength of Rural Places\,” highlights the people\, institutions and local strategies that power rural economies and sustain long-term prosperity. By centering the unique assets of rural places\, the conference will explore how tailored\, place-based approaches can unlock opportunity\, expand collaboration\, and support vibrant communities across the nation. \n\n\n\nThis year the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is partnering with the Federal Reserve System and Rural LISC to bring together community development practitioners\, financial institutions\, policymakers\, researchers\, and rural leaders for this important dialogue. \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference will showcase innovative strategies for rural prosperity across several key areas: \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic development\n\n\n\nSmall business development\n\n\n\nFinancial inclusion\n\n\n\nWorkforce pathways\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conference creates a valuable space for attendees to: \n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with influential rural stakeholders from across the nation\n\n\n\nLearn about cutting-edge approaches to rural economic vitality\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions that shape the future of rural America\n\n\n\n\n\nOur new venue\, the historic Omni Grove Park Inn\, offers a stunning backdrop for collaboration and inspiration\, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited at this year’s conference\, and we anticipate slots will fill up fast. We highly recommend registering early to hold your spot.  \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: July 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\nGeneral Register Deadline: September 16\, 2026. \n\n\n\nFor more information about our ongoing work in supporting small towns and rural communities\, visit our Center for Rural Economies page. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nPolicymakers\, community representatives\, business executives\, nonprofit leaders\, investors\, workforce development professionals. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Fees:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission $450Non-Profit / Government $350Student $200 \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission $550Non-Profit / Government $450Student $300 \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/2026-investing-rural-america-conference/
LOCATION:Omni Grove Park Inn\, 290 Macon Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Transforming the Social Sector Through Enterprise Capital
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, October 5\, 2026\, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a webinar on how enterprise capital can transform nonprofits and social enterprises. The discussion will center on how enterprise capital—multi-year flexible funding to build organizational capacity and expand the reach of nonprofits and social enterprises—can strengthen organizations. It will also highlight recent efforts to deliver enterprise capital. The event will be of interest to social enterprises\, community- based organizations and philanthropies. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nMedia\n\n\n\nThis event will be open to the media. All remarks are on the record\, with the recording to be made available afterwards. Media who wish to attend must register by contacting Ellen Simon at  Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.  \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/transforming-social-sector-through-enterprise-capital/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
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SUMMARY:Advancing Apprenticeships: Fostering a Strong-Talent Economy​
DESCRIPTION:Interested in cutting-edge models and approaches for advancing apprenticeship programs? Save the date for our one-day conference organized around exploring this path to a stronger workforce. You will: \n\n\n\n\n\nHear how apprenticeship models provide opportunities for workers to develop skills and connect with employers in industries requiring skilled labor\n\n\n\nGain actionable strategies for developing\, scaling and sustaining apprenticeship programs that address business needs and promote economic prosperity\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will leave with practical tools\, valuable connections and renewed inspiration for building apprenticeships that bridge the gap between potential and opportunity\, fostering pathways to economic security for individuals while meeting the evolving demands of regional economies. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for additional details when registration opens in late spring. \n\n\n\nWho might benefit from attending?\n\n\n\nEmployers and Business Leaders |  Workforce Development Boards | Economic Development Organizations | Educational Institutions | Vocational and Technical Training Institutions \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the Community Development team at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org. \n\n\n\nThe opinions and statements expressed are those of the speakers and are intended only for informational purposes. They do not reflect official positions of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/advancing-apprenticeships-fostering-strong-talent-economy/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis\, 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Making Missing Markets: Catalyzing Capital and Igniting Innovation
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026\, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid event as part of the Making Missing Markets Initiative\, an effort to foster and improve markets channeling investments into under-resourced communities.   \n\n\n\nInvestments to improve communities’ economic opportunities across sectors are typically fragmented. Moreover\, they fail to attract private capital at a scale commensurate with the size of the problem. The Making Missing Markets Initiative seeks to change this dynamic and improve well-being across all communities\, especially low- and moderate-income communities. \n\n\n\nThis event will include speakers and panelists who are developing new business models that better address the root causes of communities’ challenges. This event will be of interest to leaders in finance\, philanthropy\, community development\, and academia\, and anyone else interested in creating new markets aimed at fostering opportunity-rich communities.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public.  \n\n\n\nMedia\n\n\n\nThis event is open to the media. All remarks are on the record\, with the recording to be made available afterwards. For media inquiries\, please contact Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org. \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid event. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/making-missing-markets-catalyzing-capital-igniting-innovation/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of New York\, 33 Liberty Street\, New York\, NY\, 10045\, United States
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